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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>The National AfCFTA implementation strategy provides a roadmap for Eswatini to maximise its benefits under the AfCFTA, targeting an annual regional export growth of at least 10 per cent.<\/b><\/p>\n

The long awaited African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation strategy for Eswatini (2024 \u2013 2028) was launched yesterday at the Happy Valley hotel.<\/p>\n

Eswatini is forging towards becoming a well-diversified economy and is on course to diversifying its manufacturing base, which accounts for 37 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) \u2013 the highest in the southern African region.<\/p>\n

Thus, Eswatini\u2019s AfCFTA implementation strategy builds on existing efforts and propels the small landlocked country towards increasing its local production base and export orientation.<\/p>\n

Strategy<\/b><\/p>\n

The launch of Eswatini\u2019s strategy could not have come at a more opportune time, when many African countries are striving to break away from being highly commodity dependent economies, whether in agriculture, fisheries, minerals and metals.<\/p>\n

Acting Chief, Sub-regional Initiatives Section Economic Commission of Africa, Sub-regional Office for Southern Africa Dr Mzwanele Mfunwa said the launch accentuated Eswatini\u2019s commitment to leverage the AfCFTA and harness its full potential.<\/p>\n

He stated that the AfCFTA was not merely about trade \u2013 but was a powerful engine for economic growth and structural transformation; increasing productive capacities; poverty reduction and job creation among other socio-economic benefits, with rising incomes for marginalised groups including, women, youth, persons with disabilities, rural populations and MSMEs.<\/p>\n

The Kingdom of Eswatini, as a member of the African Union (AU), signed the agreement establishing the AfCFTA in March 2018 during the Summit of Heads of State and Governments, held in Kigali, Rwanda.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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